- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
Maya Lin
Federal NCES profile for Maya Lin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060177013107
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maya Lin earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maya Lin has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maya Lin ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177013107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Maya Lin held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060177013107 · Alameda, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 25:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Maya Lin held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maya Lin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- This school 475
Maya Lin
475 students
What this shows Maya Lin reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maya Lin compares
Maya Lin held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 21.1%
Asian 17.9%
African American 5.3%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Maya Lin is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maya Lin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maya Lin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maya Lin
How many students attend Maya Lin?
Maya Lin has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maya Lin?
The student-teacher ratio at Maya Lin is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maya Lin?
25.8% of students at Maya Lin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maya Lin?
The largest demographic group at Maya Lin is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maya Lin?
Maya Lin has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maya Lin rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Maya Lin ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Maya Lin, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.